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Curt Walters is a storied Sedona artist and one of the most notable Grand Canyon painters in the entire world. But throughout his long career, there was one thing he hadn’t done until recently: publish a…
The outdoor-inspired hospitality brand Outbound is slated to open a new Sedona hotel sometime this year. The 138-room Outbound Sedona Hotel (formerly the Poco Diablo Resort) will feature modern Pueblo-inspired architecture. Room types include kings, bunk…
Betty and Grayman are a very sweet bonded pair who are ready to find a new home. They were surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona back in November and are still having a hard time…
Building The Foundation Like many Sedona homes, this one was designed to capitalize on the views. “They were interested in something unique, something modern. And of course, they wanted to maximize the views,” says Paul Pellicani,…
The Chamber Music of Sedona will host the esteemed Brentano Quartet on March 22 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. The quartet – violinists Mark Steinberg and Serena Canin, violist Misha Amory and cellist…
Acclaimed local painter Christine Debrosky (who was featured in Open Portfolio in the December 2025 issue) will have an exhibit called “High Desert Seasons” on display at Sedona City Hall from now until April 30. The…
Break out your green attire this spring. The City of Sedona will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14. The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. at the Jordan Historical Park. The…
After a long day of hiking, we love to keep that healthy momentum going by digging into a refreshing, healthy snack. One of our absolute favorite go-to spots for lighter bites is West Sedona’s Berry Divine…
Jack’s Canyon is easy to reach, quiet (a real rarity these days) and offers up stunning views. The strenuous trail that is just over 13 miles out and back is also one of the more underrated…
PBS star Bob Ross is one of the most iconic artists of all time. The landscape painter is renowned for his show where he would teach others how to draw outdoor scenes in relatively short amounts…
Buckley is a happy and fun-loving cattle dog mix who is in need of a home. He is just about two years old and is so ready for a fresh start with a family who loves…
WHERE TO STAY L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA L’Auberge de Sedona beckons with a truly exceptional setting right by Oak Creek. The luxe and quaint Creekside cabins feature a plush bed, windows showcasing great views, a generously sized…
One of Sedona’s biggest and most celebrated events, the Sedona International Film Festival, is returning from Feb. 21 to March 1. During the week-long celebration, festival-goers can look forward to seeing hundreds of films, attending Q&As…
Matcha – or powdered green tea leaves – is a food trend that has taken off all over the country and has arrived in town. Local company Red Rock Matcha is supplying Sedona residents with its…
What a terrific month. We’re beginning the new year and all travels emanate from home, so that is what we’ll look at first. Check out the aerial shot of Sedona and then a couple of birds…
On Feb. 1, the Sedona Symphony will be playing works by the husband and wife team of Robert and Clara Schumann. Violinist and concertmaster Sarah Schreffler will play the couple’s “Three Romances” during the first half…
KATHARINE MILANO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Katharine Milano, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who practices psychedelic assisted therapy and metaphysical psychology in Sedona, advises others to really think of self-care as an internal process. “We often look at…
Here at Sedona Monthly, we believe it’s important to support local businesses. And one perk of living in today’s digital world is that it’s easier than ever to purchase all sorts of products online without…
Sampson is a beautiful 5 ½ year old dog who is looking for a home. He was found as a stray in Sunset Park in Sedona back in June and has been waiting to find a…
Route 66 is celebrating its centennial all year. Founded on Nov. 11, 1926, the iconic, historic highway that ran through Flagstaff was a critical part of bringing Americans westward, and you can learn more about the…
Stepping into Vespa Healthy Italian Café is less about going out to eat and more about entering a story shaped and told through heritage, patience, and true devotion. The Zacchino Family has been sharing their authentic…
Some top acts are headed to Prescott Valley’s Findlay Toyota Center in the coming months. Styx will take the stage on Jan. 11. Three Dog Night is slated to play on Feb. 21. The colorful basketball…
Next time you’re driving around town, you might just spot a license plate designed by local artist Sterling West. These plates commemorate the Verde Valley Wine Trail. The image features vineyards along the bottom and red…
The trail that leads up Bear Mountain – named after the animal it resembles – may only be 2.3 miles one way, but it’s easily one of the most difficult hikes in Sedona. The challenge is…
It’s that time of year again as we near the end of the year and begin the season of winter. This is a time when life is shutting down, and creatures that hibernate are in shelter,…
When it comes to holiday dining in Sedona, it would be near impossible to top enjoying a meal in one of the igloos at ShadowRock Tap + Table at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock….
Looking to experience the holidays in another city? Then consider heading down South to Tucson. Southern Arizona’s largest city features holiday parades, an ice skating rink downtown and hotels that host plenty of festive events and…
Aurora is a beautiful 7-year-old retriever mix who is looking for a home. She was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona a year ago and is still looking for a family to love her and…
EXPERIENCING CHRISTMAS IN PRESCOTT If you love the holidays or are searching for a quick getaway to a festive place, you’re in luck. Prescott is only 90 minutes from Sedona and is called Arizona’s Christmas City…
When retiree Angela Thomas spotted the Sedona Toys for Tots collection box at Clark’s in the Village of Oak Creek, she had no idea her life was about to change. The box included a phone number…
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Nov. 21 – Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sundays Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the…
Get in the holiday spirit early when you book a train ticket on the Verde Canyon Railroad’s “The Magical Christmas Journey.” Guests can enjoy a train that’s decked out in holiday lights along with a festive…
When summer’s high temps are finally in the past, we love to luxuriate in a long hike. The Boynton Canyon Trail is one of our favorite Sedona hikes that’s not too difficult and has plenty to…
West Sedona’s Eagle Dancer Estate is an outstanding property. The home, which features four casitas and one main casa, has plenty of striking features, but the materials are one of the many things about this impressive…
Broome & Orchard is the latest restaurant from The Shugrue family, the folks behind The Vault and La Vecina. The restaurant is housed in the former Sound Bites Grill location and features stunning red rock views…
Northern Arizona is a totally cool place in all respects. It’s a cool place to be with temperatures to match. Photo 1 (featured at the top of this page) was taken at 11,931.4 feet MSL (Mean…
Ray is a very shy cat who’s looking for a patient and loving forever home. Ray was surrendered to us from a hoarding situation and is one of the shyest cats of the group. He spends…
The Sedona Heritage Museum will be holding its annual Veterans’ Day Tribute on Nov. 11. The event will feature a flag ceremony, dignitaries, a veteran’s tribute and music. Following the program, attendees can enjoy complimentary food…
Prior to enjoying a hearty Thanksgiving meal, consider lacing up your sneakers and running a 5K with Sedona’s red rocks as the background. Run Sedona will host its Sedona Annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 27. The…
Welcome to the 2025 Hot List. In these pages, you’ll find plenty of small businesses, area attractions and places worth celebrating. Our team took engagement from our readers, and we checked it with recent news and…
Maxine is a very sweet and loving kitty who has had a rough time lately. She was bounced from home to home before being surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona. When Maxine arrived at the…
Late sculptor John Henry Waddell and painter Ruth Holland Waddell resided near Sedona for decades and were important members of the local artistic community. In his lifetime, John created over 150 sculptures. One of his works,…
The Verde Valley Pottery Festival is returning to D.A.Ranch from Nov. 14 to 16. Attendees can look forward to seeing and purchasing pottery made by local artists, right before the holidays. On Nov. 14, guests can…
Consider heading to downtown Cottonwood on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a celebration of live music, local art, Arizona wine and even a car show for Walkin’ on Main. Attendees can enjoy…
For the first time ever, the City of Sedona, in conjunction with the Sedona Community Library, named two official poet laureates in the spring of 2025. Gary Every will serve a two-year term as Sedona’s poet…
Award-winning painters will flock to Sedona from Oct. 20 to 26 for the Sedona Arts Center’s Sedona Plein Air Festival. These artists will be painting live at a variety of locations in Red Rock Country. Specifically,…
One of the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s most celebrated events is returning. Dia de Los Muertos will take place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. On Oct. 30, the festivities kick off with the Marigold…
In this image (Above), American Avocets in breeding plumage hunt the shallow waters in Lake Pleasant looking for food, insects and crustaceans. They are on their way to breeding grounds and will be in Arizona in…
Looking to celebrate autumn? Then consider attending the City of Sedona’s Fest of Fall on Nov. 8 from 1 to 8 p.m. Held at Posse Grounds Pavillion, the event features food trucks, a beer tent, vendors,…
Artist Robert Holton – he created the cover for the April 2024 issue of Sedona Monthly – has a show at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. Robert has created a total of 10 paintings for his…
On Oct. 31, youngsters and their parents can head to Uptown Sedona to do some trick or treating at Uptown Trick or Treat. From 5 to 8 p.m., select Uptown merchants (search for the “Uptown Trick…
Sedona resident and Dutch native Christel Veraart’s latest album was inspired by one moment during the 2020 pandemic. “The first thing I heard one morning when I woke up, it was a tango,” she says. “That’s…
The Soldier Pass Arches hike meets all the requirements of a downright perfect day hike. Just three miles round trip. Check. A challenging, but not impossible, trail. Check. Gorgeous views and a few fun places to…
When it comes to iconic Arizona dining experiences, it would be tough to top enjoying a fine meal at Cress on Oak Creek. The main restaurant of Uptown Sedona’s L’Auberge de Sedona, Cress offers an only-in-Sedona…
Millie is gorgeous dog who is looking for a new family! Millie was found as a stray in December 2024 and brought to the Humane Society of Sedona. She was never claimed and she’s been living…
THE GRAND CANYON The Grand Canyon is the most iconic spot in all of Arizona, and no other place comes even remotely close. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a…
Malena Peraza lost her mother to dementia and felt lost after her mom was diagnosed. “I was raising two kids, and I had no idea once we discovered that my mom had dementia, I didn’t know…
Head over to the Sedona Airport on Oct. 11 to see aircraft of all stripes as part of the Sedona Airport’s Wings and Wheels event. Attendees also can look forward to food, vendors and other displays….
Gerardo’s Pizzeria has long been one of West Sedona’s most beloved haunts. The restaurant has been in business since 2016 (back when it was called Gerardo’s Italian Kitchen) and is dedicated to “letting the food speak…
Animal and bird movers and shakers are largely invisible to us, but they are here and do have an impact. These are apex predators that oversee the balance of nature. In some areas of the country,…
The Flagstaff Festival of Science is a celebration of all the research and science that takes place in and around Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. Held from Sept. 19 to 28, festival attendees can enjoy a keynote…
We’ll never tire of seeing Sedona’s famed red rocks in a different light. And if you’re up for a relatively moderate hike that will take you around the base of Chimney Rock, consider the Chimney Rock…
Strap on your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy some brews and cool temps at the 16th Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest. Held at Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 4,…
Tucked away in Carefree – a little less than two hours from Sedona – Civana Wellness Resort & Spa features classic desert scenery. Guests can watch quail roam throughout the property, which is dotted with towering…
The Grand Canyon is a truly epic site that has captivated artists for hundreds of years. The Celebration of Art is an annual event where award-winning artists gather to capture the Canyon’s awe-inspiring beauty. The Grand…
For the first time ever, the City of Sedona, in conjunction with the Community Library Sedona, have announced two official poet laureates. Gary Every will serve as Sedona’s inaugural poet laureate, and Anya Blue Lior will…
The City of Sedona’s annual WagFest & Fair will return on Oct. 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Posse Grounds Park Pavilion. Consider leashing up your furry friends and learning more about local service providers…
One of Northern Arizona’s most celebrated musical events is returning from Sept. 12 to 14 at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. Listen to bluegrass and acoustic music at Pickin’ in the…
Dave Cheney, CEO Of Northern Arizona Healthcare After college, Phoenix native Dave Cheney went to paramedic school. He initially planned on working as a paramedic for a few years and then moving on with his career….
Thor is a beautiful, big 2-year-old dog who is in need of a new home. He was transferred to the Humane Society of Sedona a few of months ago from another rescue. Thor is 107lbs of…
LAKE TAHOE NORTH Lake Tahoe is worth a trip, especially if you’ve never been. The lake’s deep blue waters coupled with the mountains and pine trees is a truly breathtaking site. If you’re looking for a…
Spread across 175 acres, Keepers of the Wild is an animal sanctuary located on Route 66 in Valentine. The nonprofit is a little over 30 minutes from Kingman and has a fascinating history. It was founded…
Sedona has a brand-new mountain biking trail, but be cautious as this trail is only for highly skilled mountain bikers. Located on iconic Cathedral Rock, the Hardline Trail is a double black diamond trail that features…
Parsec is a beautiful kitty who is looking for a home! She was saved from a hoarding situation and brought to the Humane Society of Sedona back in January with more than a dozen other kitties….
SEDONA MONTHLY: Where are from originally? JOE BECHARD: I grew up in Boise, Idaho. How did you get interested in winemaking? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but it really goes back to my wife…
There’s only one place in Sedona where you can dine with wildlife and share the same fine meal that they have, and that is at the Rainbow Trout Farm in Oak Creek Canyon. The trout in…
When those high summer temperatures linger, we (and most of Arizona, really) often hop in the car and head up to Flagstaff to cool off. The nearby mountain town has plenty to offer in terms of…
Tucked in the red rocks of Sedona, Vespa Healthy Italian Café is more than just a restaurant – it’s an invitation into the warmth of an authentic Italian family home. Founded by father and son Leonardo,…
William C. White’s career as a musician has taken him to plenty of places. After graduate school, he served as the assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony. He’s worked with community, professional and youth orchestras as…
Hotels open in Northern Arizona fairly frequently, but Clarkdale’s Taawaki Inn is remarkable for several reasons. For starters, the 44-room hotel, which opened about a year ago in Clarkdale, is the first hotel outside of the…
PBS has released an episode about Petrified Forest National Park as part of its “Untold Earth” web series. This series tells the stories of some of the natural wonders located in North America. Find this eight-minute…
Classic rock band Heart will stop by the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Aug. 16. As of press time, ticket prices start at $88 per person. Visit findlaytoyotacenter.com for more information.
Kenyan native and Flagstaff resident Sharon Lokedi beat the women’s course record for the Boston Marathon – often considered to be one the most prestigious road races in the world. Her official time was a course…
Blaze is a big senior dog who is looking for a family to settle in with! Blaze was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona last September when his owner could no longer keep him. He…
We love a good bakery. Walking into one just makes us feel better – with pleasant aromas wafting in the air coupled with the sight of pastries that look as scrumptious as they taste. Fortunately, the…
Diver Scallops at Hummingbird Seeing as Hummingbird is only open to guests of Mii Amo and Enchantment Resort, it’s one of the most exclusive restaurants in Sedona. Mii Amo’s signature restaurant, Hummingbird, offers cuisine that is…
Interested in watching a free “dive-in” film? Then consider driving out to the Cottonwood Aquatics Center on the second Saturday in June, July and August as part of the Cottonwood Summer Cinema Series. Gates open at…
Looking to beat the heat and watch a show? Then consider heading up to Flagstaff’s outdoor Pepsi Amphitheater. Located at Fort Tuthill County Park, the amphitheater is situated in the largest Ponderosa pine forest in the…
Textiles are some of our oldest art forms, and the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild is keeping this long tradition alive. “The purpose of our guild has been to encourage the interest and education and…
Nancy Lattanzi’s influence is all around Sedona. The art in the roundabouts? She’s the force behind them. As the arts and culture specialist with the City of Sedona, she oversees all the city’s arts and culture…
Attractions Jerome Art Center Whenever we drive into Jerome, we always drop by the Jerome Art Center. Located in the Old Jerome High School (the school closed in 1960), the art center features a variety of…
Nashville hot chicken is a big food trend, and it’s easy to see why. Chicken sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing entrée. One of the newer spots in town where you can enjoy delicious chicken is Flew the…
Only man has developed the ability to build structures and alter the face of the Earth to accommodate his needs and provide the technology and infrastructure that has permitted the widespread growth of our species. We…
One of our favorite ways to cool off in the summer? By going to the movies. If you’d like to see a flick made in Sedona, consider heading over to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on…
One of Sedona’s biggest summer festivals is returning. From July 25 to 27, the Sedona Hummingbird Festival will be held at a variety of festivals around town. See 12 different speaker presentations, banding demos, birding field…
When those temperatures start to climb, we look for hikes that meet two requirements: short and scenic. West Sedona’s Teacup Trail is one of our favorite brief hikes with top-notch views of one of Sedona’s most…
Flagstaff will host the outdoor Desert Hearts Music Festival for its second year from July 3 through 7. Attendees can enjoy house and techno music outdoors in the woods. They also can check out vendors, art…
Are you ready for Double the Fun?! Meet the beautiful bonded brothers that are currently bunking at the Humane Society of Sedona – Prince and Tug Boat! These cats are just stunning! Big, bold, and beautiful!…
Like many Sedona homeowners, Luis and Aprille Ibarra first fell in love with their home’s sweeping views of the city’s majestic red rocks and surroundings. “The views. That’s the ultimate showstopper of this home,” says Luis….
Looking to celebrate Independence Day in Northern Arizona? You’ve got plenty of options. The City of Sedona will be hosting its annual Sedona Summer Splash on July 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sedona…
